Forty-Second Street Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5348 of 5,693 | #5596 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48993 of 50,301 | #49852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 215 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.6 vs 8.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 215.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forty-Second Street Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forty-Second Street Elementary ranks higher (11.6 vs 8.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forty-Second Street Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forty-Second Street Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 5596th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).